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WC Community Skinning Contest : III

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WC Community Skinning Contest : III

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from WinCustomize Forums

On August 10, 2005, the first ever WC Community Skinning Contest started and was sponsored by Ama02, Fairyy~, BX (me), Bichur, Jafo and Apocalypse_67. It was such a marvelous experience which could never be forgotten.

After a while we had the second WC Community Skinning Contest named as WC Community Skinning Contest: The Holiday Edition. The contest started on September 3, 2005 and hit new heights of success. Last time, the sponsors were Bones2112, Brewman, Bichur, Me, Hus and Apocalypse_67.

We have found some very nice skinners from these community sponsored skinning contests.

And now .. we are back :). The 3rd WC Community Skinning Contest is officially on air!

The Sponsors:
A BIG Thanks to the Sponsors. Here is list of the guys who generously sponsored the contest.

Philly0381, ALMonty, WinCustomize, Drill'n Boss, 2of3, Alternate Setting, JamesPaulp, Sydnysiders, Aufsich, Night Train,Island Dog and Me BX

The Time Line:
The contest will begin on February 15, 2008 (ET) through March 20, 2008 (ET). Results will be announced on March 23, 2008 (ET)


Categories:
There will be four categories to compete for:
1 – WindowBlinds
2 – Icon Packager
3 – CursorXP
4 – Object Dock


The Prize List:
There will be 3 winners from each category. The Prize list is:

1 – WindowBlinds
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub + WC Sub + US$ 100
Second Placer Winner: WB Sub + 2 Master Skins/Suites
Third Place Winner: WC Sub

2 – Icon Packager
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub + WC Sub + A Copy of TweakVista
Second Placer Winner: ODNT Sub + A Master Skin/Suite
Third Place Winner: A WC Sub + Master Skin

3 – CursorXP
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub + WC Sub+US$ 50
Second Placer Winner: A Copy of CursorFX Pro + Master Skin
Third Place Winner: WC Sub

4 – Object Dock
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub +WC Sub
Second Placer Winner: A copy of Object Dock+ & WC Sub
Third Place Winner: WC Sub

The Rules:
Rules and regulations of the contest are as follow:
Eligibility:
- Every WC Community member is eligible to enter the contest except the Sponsors and Judges
-Every participant can submit as many skins/themes as he wants
-Submit your work to WC Gallery
-You must write "3rd WC Community Skinning Contest" in the description of your submission.
-Every Submission MUST be your own work and MUST be a fresh Piece of work. No Ports, No borrowed Images, No Re-coloring of Old work
-ALL parts of the theme/skin must be skinned. Incomplete skins will not be accepted.
Special note for WindowBlinds submissions: Tool bars, Animations, Transparencies, and Vista Support is “Optional” but will give extra marks if done. Rest of GUI Parts MUST be skinned
-Icon Package MUST Contain 70 Icons At least and must have WindowsXP support. Windows Vista support is optional but will give some extra points if done.
-Themes submitted for Object Dock must at least support the free version (OD). OD+ Support is optional.
-Submissions will be judged by a pre-selected panel of Judges and their decision(s) will be considered as final
-A participant can win only in ONE Category
-DO NOT submit, upload or distribute the participating themes/skins on any other website until the contest is over
-Violation of the rules will result in disqualification for the contest


Good Luck and Happy Skinning!

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Reply #51 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This may be the height of conceit for a first-time skinner, but...I'm in. Expect something in the ObjectDock category a bit later this week, depending on how many "extra" icons I do (the core are already completed).Oh, and if I remember to double-check the .dockzip this time. Nothing quite like having your very first attempt bounce...  
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Hi DonDodds,

You're absolutely welcome to join in the fun. Community stuff is just that, and exists in part to encourage new members to become involved.

Good luck & be sure to ask if you have any questions.



Reply #52 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Okay, we are into the second week of the community skinning contest, time to break loose with some of the skins and upload them for the contest. :HOT: 
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Reply #53 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You're absolutely welcome to join in the fun. Community stuff is just that, and exists in part to encourage new members to become involved. Good luck & be sure to ask if you have any questions.
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Thanks! Win or lose, I figure that ultimately it's about seeing people producing the very best that they're capable of.

But man, some of you guys are incredible. I can't wait to see what some of you real artists come up with. :CONGRAT: 
Reply #54 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I do believe it's time for the Monday afternoon or early evening BUMP.  :SURPRISED: 
Reply #55 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I can't wait to see what some of you real artists come up with.
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YES! The real artists! The ones who struggle through rejection. The one's who very sweat is embedded in each pixel of the work they strain to perfect!
>>> Save The Personal Page Elite!!!!!!!!<<<
Reply #56 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Po' this is just Monday, I really don't want to think what you will be like on Friday! :LOL: 
Reply #57 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Question for windowblinds do you have to skin shellstyle icons music/film/pics? and controlpanel icon? And if you do.. what size are they and how can i make them any good tips tricks plz ;)

Also the startmenu more programs popup looks better without a background does it have to be skinned?
Reply #58 from WinCustomize Forums Top
and controlpanel icon?
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300 x300 pix
shellstyle icons music/film/pics?
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150x150



Reply #59 from WinCustomize Forums Top
and controlpanel icon?300 x300 pixshellstyle icons music/film/pics?150x150
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Thats the sizes for the background pics... 150x150 large pic for music/film/pics folder.
300x300 background pic for controlpanel... you sure those are the icon sizes i would want?

just checking :)
Reply #60 from WinCustomize Forums Top
you sure those are the icon sizes i would want?

just checking
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sorry I miss read the question I will try and look it up for you been awhile since I used them ,I usually hide them
Reply #61 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Great, really i do not want em for my skin, mostly wondering if they where a must for the contest? But any info on them is much appreciated opened some skins to check for em but not many seem to include those... also using IP so i guess no need..
Reply #62 from WinCustomize Forums Top
at the rate i am going.....i cant see myself making a submission in time.....im skinning at the rate of a stinking snail....(stiffles a sob) skinning vista for me is like entering unknown terrain with a rifle and stealth mode......i gotta pick my way through carefully, cant rush.......either way i wish everyone the best in the comp..... :) 
Reply #63 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Voidcore.......i checked my control icon....i did them all the size of

21 width
23 height
and png format.

i used to do music/film/pic/search pics bigger than the intended size....but nowadays i do them the standard size.....plenty of room......

Reply #64 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Kitty: Vista support is "Optional" as well as Toolbars and Anims.
Reply #65 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I just entered a cursor "Smoothy" ,but forgot to put 3rd community contest so as soon as it is out of mod I will change description! ;)
Reply #66 from WinCustomize Forums Top
And another day slips by with out much notice or fanfare.  :SURPRISED: 
Reply #67 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I just entered a cursor "Smoothy" ,but forgot to put 3rd community contest so as soon as it is out of mod I will change description!
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Thanks for joining in Harley :)
Reply #68 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks for joining in Harley
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No problem ,glad to be apart of it! :)

My 2 Cursor entries :D
Smoothy

Silex

The 2 Matching WB,s are on the way! ;)
Reply #69 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You have no idea just how many hours its taking me to complete these blinds! I know im a noob, but man, this seems to be all i do now!

Oh, and i also have another in moderation.... hope it makes it, loads of stuff in there that was a first for me, toolbar icons ect...
Reply #70 from WinCustomize Forums Top
after reading Philly's personal note to me, i agree that im probably being to hard on myself and not giving myself enough credit.....ill still try to enter this comp...... :) 
Reply #71 from WinCustomize Forums Top
That's the spirit Kitty. :CONGRAT: 
Reply #72 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hi, how's everyone doing, fine I hope. ;) 

I guess this is a B U M P! :LOL: 
Reply #73 from WinCustomize Forums Top
not giving myself enough credit.....ill still try to enter this comp......
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:CONGRAT:
Reply #74 from WinCustomize Forums Top
am i allowed to submit two versions of my wb? one for vista and one for xp? im just having trouble making it work for both in one skin.....
Reply #75 from WinCustomize Forums Top
T - 5 days!